I took a huge leap outside of my comfort zone and made a project that would just be dripping in twine!

I had this old jar in the cabinet (originally from Christmas Tree Shoppe) that needed some love. I wrapped the twine around the lip of the jar and created little twine pom poms.

To make the twine pom poms, you simply wrap a bundle of twine around the tongs of a fork. Then you tie a knot around that bundle. Pull the bunch off of the fork and cut all the loops with scissors. Give it a good fluff and you're finished.

The label was created using Papertrey Ink stamps "A Little Birdie Told Me" and "Winter Hills" sets. Inks are from Memento in "Teal Zeal" and "Dandelion", outlined with Distress Ink in grey. I adhered the label to the jar using a spray adhesive and holding it down for too long until it was totally set. Pom poms were also added with spray adhesive.

Go play at the Play Date Cafe! Have fun with your twines! All twine in this project is from the Twinery using the colors in 'Stone', 'Denim', and 'Buttercup'.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

So I bought this new set of Avery Elle stamps "Hipster-potomus" for the sole reason that it reminded me of a Flight of the Conchords song. And then the challenge over at CAS-ual Fridays is to create a clean and simple card based on a favorite song. Cha-ching

Here is the song I was inspired by: "Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros" by Flight of the Conchords. I hope you get a laugh out of it on this snow day!

And my card, mostly based on the lyricsHere's the HiphopopotamusThe hip hop hippoThey call me the HiphopopotamusMy lyrics are bottomlessThey call me the Hiphopopotamus

Saturday, February 2, 2013

It's the last day of our Valentine project hop! The links of all the participants will be given at the bottom of the post. Show some love to the talented ladies :)

Here is a very simple and quick Valentine card. The tree stamp is My Cute Stamps "Go Green" and sentiment from Paper Smooches "Falling for You". Memento ink in tuxedo black and rhubarb stalk and a dab of red Stickles. Done.

Be sure to check out all the other projects from this amazing line up!

1) Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flour and baking soda and salt together in medium bowl; set aside.2) Add both sugars and vanilla to bowl with butter and whisk until fully incorporated. Add egg and yolk and whisk until mixture is smooth. Stir in flour mixture until just combined, about 1 minute. Stir in chocolate chips, giving dough final stir to ensure no flour pockets remain.3) Divide 2 tablespoon cookie dough balls onto baking sheets. Bake until cookies are golden brown and still puffy, and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft, 10 to 14 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Transfer baking sheet to wire rack; cool cookies completely before serving.Enjoy!

And make sure you check out the other talented participants in this Valentine's Project hop :)